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Sanella Family History

Sanella Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vanella, Manella, Danella, Sabella, Santella, Panella, Zanella

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Where is the Sanella family from?

You can see how Sanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sanella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sanella families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanella's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sanella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanella. 100% of Sanella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sanella women worked as a Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Sanella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Sanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanella census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Sanella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Sanella. For the veterans among your Sanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sanella in 1965 was 64, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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